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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 33.08 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 33.08 and 16.03 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 33.08 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/33.08 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 33.08 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.23/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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